For more delicious jam-filled bars, make these blueberry jam bars next!
The fig jam: Green figs, brown sugar, and lemon juice come together to make a sweet and slightly tart filling. All-purpose flour: Acts as a structural base. Rolled oats: Adds a hearty texture. Quick oats will also work if that’s what you have on hand. Shredded coconut: Adds the distinct coconut flavor and a delightful texture. Brown sugar: Sweetens things up. You can use coconut sugar to make these refined sugar-free. Baking powder: Acts as a leavening agent for a lighter texture. Sea salt: Enhances and balances the other flavors. Coconut oil: For a moist texture and coconut flavor.
Keep the skins on! Just remove the stems; the skins will soften during cooking so they seamlessly blend into the jam. We opt for ripe green figs for this recipe, but you could use black figs if that’s what you have. As long as they’re fresh figs (not sulfured) they’ll work in this recipe. As the black ones tend to be a little sweeter, you may want to cut down on the sugar. The fig jam is so lush that you’ll be grateful if you make extra and store it in jars! It makes an adorable gift, or use it to elevate your next charcuterie boards next to some brie or parmesan cheese. Or amp up sandwiches, swirl into yogurt, or drizzle over pancakes or waffles. Figs have lots of health benefits! They’re a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. For some extra flavor, make this bourbon fig jam with vanilla.
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